Pasadena Chronicle, October 10, 1917

VOL. VI— NO. 1. PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, OCTOBER 10, 1917, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. PRICE 5 CENTS PINK Sheet coming soon. Look for the Sporting Section. FRESHMAN Behave. The plunge is now full of nice, wet water. FOOTBALL ELEVEI SHOWING UP WELL NBOVS’MMPLV BRINGS OUT ENTHU8I8M AND PEP Splendid Material Working Hard to Build Up Win¬ ning Aggregation SQUAD OUT FOR TITLE Students Get Voices in Trim for Games, New Yell Leaders Officiating New Idea of Mr. Wilson Is Proving Popular With Males of School Five Veterans and Many New Stars Rounding Into Fine Form By Al. Wesson. Since the opening of school, seventy- five loyal, hard-working students have been going through daily practice in order to produce one of the speediest football teams ever turned out by this institution. With a coach that knows the game thoroughly, a captain that is full of pep, and with a willing bunch of workers, P. H. S. is going to make things interesting for other aspiring schools around the south Although there are few veterant, a great many of last year’s subs are back and tere is also a great deal of new material that looks promising. In the backfield, Chisholm, Sch- laudeman, Cline, Bedall, and Elliot are ready to take their places. “Wally’s toe is as powerful as ever and is sending the pillet to all corners of the lot. “Wally” is a hard lineplunger, and when on the defensive, an oppon¬ ent would have more chance of be¬ ing unhurt by a head-on collision with a brick wall than by getting by him without being tackled. When the Bulldog captain sticks down his head and grabs an armful of legs, some¬ one’s progress is sure to come to a sudden and forcible stop. Schlaude- ' man is shouting signals once again, and Cline and Bedall are back at half. If “Shorty’s” pet knee does not bother him, he is in for a big year. All of the applicants for positions in the backfield are fast and have enough weight to make quite an im¬ pression on opposing lines. Among the newcomers, Chambers, and Boorey are making a good showing. Chambers ‘ is light but shifty on his feet. Boorey is a good punter and a hard hitter. The linemen are not as light as last year and they are full of fight. With some of the tricks Coach Carson has taught them, they will be able to : smash their way through the enemies first-line trenches as in the champion¬ ship days of yore. The ends especial¬ ly are doing fast work. Puterbaugh, Kemp, and several others are proving to be speed demons in this position. They are light on their feet and quick to get away. John Muir School has bequeathed many of its stars to P. H. S. Among them are George Chisholm and Ross Anderson. From the scrappy light¬ weight team of last year has come some experienced players who are giving the veterans a good run for places on the first squad. Whetstine, a hard-hitter with loads of pep, Cline, a dust-burner with a husky frame, and Long and McDowell, both fast men, are a few of the stars from the 1916 130-pounders. Staunton from Manual, and Sealts, from Ohio, add to the list of experienced players. Quite a few of last year’s subs are blossoming forth into marvels, but it is hard to judge so early in the sea¬ son who is doing the best work. Huff, Foiiche Baldwin. Franciscus, Croft, M^cCoy, and Taber are showing lots of ability. Among the new material, De Silva, Frank, Holloway, and Kemp are some of the shining lights. Mc- . Carnet is a genuine Bulldog tackle, a worker through and through. There are many hard-workers who are also rounding Into championship form. “Babe”: Horrell, kid brother of the famous , Steve, is out to show that every Horrell that enters school be¬ lieves believes in making the team. Coach Carson is experimenting with the lineup in order to find the ones best suited for the various positions. “Chuck” Ash, guard on the 1916 eleven, has been shifted to full with “Wally” changed to half. Von Mohr With pep predominating, the hoy’s assembly of last Friday fhnned the smouldering coals of school spirit into a bright red and white flame of P. H. S. patriotism. Loud, short, and snap¬ py were the roof-raising rah-rahs led by ambitious embryo yell leaders. Kellogg Krebbs opened the perfor¬ mance by warming up the mail popu¬ lation with some of the old-time war cries. Most of the assembly was spent in trying out the new yell leaders. Various contortions from snake charm¬ ing to strangling an imaginary villain were enacted by the beginners, but lots of pep and skill were shown and the fellows deserve to be congratulat¬ ed for their work. Little Freddie Fox’s leading was one of the big fea¬ tures of the performance. Pasadena is going to have several good yell lead¬ ers to turn out at the various activi¬ ties this year. The good old Rooters Club of last year is but a sad memory of how the students wasted their “jits.” The Boosters Club, a really worth while organization of which everyone is a member, has been formed to take its place. The matter of wearing red and white caps and bringing megaphones to the football games was discussed, but no decision was reached. It will be deflnately settled at the next boy’s assembly. Assemblies for the boys will be held every week if possible so that all may keep their vocal chords in shape for the big games. This is one of Mr. Wilson’s new ideas and it certainly sounds good. Boys, get ready to yell your heads off for another ehamuion- ship team. ■ - о - DAILY FLAG RAISING IS A NEW THING AT P. H. S. One of the new customs introduced by Principal Wilson, is the formal flag raising. At 8:40, five minutes before school, a corps of buglers and drum¬ mers sound the call to attention. As the flag goes up, the corps sounds “attention” and all salute. The idea is a new one at the school, and a good one, for it serves to keep the thought of the flag and the country for which it stands, in the minds of some who would forget: “One nation, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.” - о - - If you’re tired, or sad, or blue, Buy a Chronicle. If you don’t know what to do. Buy a Chronicle. What if you are nearly broke, Put your school books into “soak.” Read a good old “Hughie” joke. Buy a Chronicle. has a big job in filling Steve’s shoes at center, but he is coming thru with the goods. Scrimmage started last week and every night the atmosphere is full of the dust made by the flying Bulldog heels. Signal practice start¬ ed at the same time with the fellows put in five squads. As nearly all * of the schools in Southern California have been prac¬ ticing one or two weeks longer than Pas' den a High, it means that the fel¬ lows will have to work like demons to make up for the lost time. The coaches are continually barking for more speed, for experts agree that it is speed and fight plus a large por¬ tion of gray matter that wins the modem football scrap. Although they are not so heavy, the fellows make a scrappy bunch and with a brainy coach, P. H. S. make look forward to a successful football season. Principal Wils on CHRONICLE OE FACULTY LOSSES PROVES ! LONG AND SAD j Pasadena Loses Many Old j Members and Acquires j But Two Strangers In the faculty, this year, we see j several changes. Most noticeable, is < s the lack of a number of faces, that j SORROW VISITS HOME OF P. H. S. FACULTY MEMBER A shock of sorrow went thru the high school on Friday, Oct¬ ober 5, when it became known that death had suddenly entered into the home of one of the members of the faculty. Little three year-old Walter Lee Thurston, only child of F. L. Thurston, passed away early that morning after a brief illness due to acute gastritis.. Mr. Thur- son, a member of the Commer¬ cial Department and the faculty head of the students’ bookstore, is one of the most .beloved teachers in the school because of his never-failing gentleness, sunny cheerfulness, and uniform courtesy. Warm expressions of condolence were heard on every side as the news of his sad loss was spread among pupils and teachers. The faculty met after school to express in fitting form their sincere sym¬ pathy with the sorrowing mother and father; and thru the Chronicle the student body also desires to put into words their keen regret for this preat afflction that has come to Mr. and Mrs. Thurston. - (У - have been labout the halls for a number of years past. Among the teachers, the call to service has had its effect. Mr. Batkin, now a private, and former public speaking instructor, was in the draft army. Mr. Seay, of the History De¬ partment, has the rank of lieutenant. At present both are at American Lake. Mr. Fall, one of Pasadena High’s most experienced teachers, has retired from the profession of teaching. This was necessitated by the fact that he wishes to devote his whole time to physical research. Mr. Fall is probab¬ ly one of the greatest authorities in the United Statess on beetles, four varieties having been named by him personally. Mr. Fall was head of the physical department in this institution, and his retirement is a genuine loss. Too the young members of the fac¬ ulty also of the science department are together at Oakland. Mr. Foster is teaching chemistry in the High School of that city. Mr. McDonald is also teaching a half-day and attending the university at Berkeley, the other half. He is trying for his degree, and will be successful. Mr. Jackson teach¬ ing Biology last year, is somewhere in the east. Mr. Burgin, formerly of the history department is in Mississippi. Perhaps his use of large words, has already won him a reputation. Mr. Smothers, instructor of mathe¬ matics is an engineer in connection with the Standard Oil company at La Mirada. Miss Kenaza has returned from one years leave of absence. She has been traveling in the middle western states and comes back to her history work, rested and pleased to be in California again. Doctor Johnson has also returned from one years leave of absence from her home in San Diego. She substi¬ tuted for Miss King, the latter weeks of last years term. Miss Milspaugh, has returned after a one semester leave of absence which she spent in Washington, New York, and Boston, returning to her history work at this school. Miss Kellog, also returning from a one years absence is continuing her teaching of the ancient languages. Mr. Near, of the Agriculture Depart¬ ment is continuing the instructing of that subject at John Muir. Miss Wood, expert in phsychological research is majoring “in mental ex¬ amination” in the state of Wisconsin. Miss McClay was forced to be out last year because of illness, but she has returned and is teaching English, as usual. Miss Webster is teaching a half day in the mathematics department. She also has returned from a years leave of absence. Miss Elizabeth Lindsley takes Miss McMurdo’s place. Miss Mount is at the Board of Edu¬ cation rooms, and Miss Manuel Is taking charge of her work this year. LIEUT. SEAY NOW ONE OF AMERICAN LAKE CONTINGENT Lieutenant “Duffy” Seay, U. S. A., is now, literally, one of “the men behind the guns.” He is a Second Lieutenent at American Lake and, as usual, is showing his men how to fight — by example. No one of all the faculty who have been called to the colors is more sincerely missed, and no one will return to a more hearty welcome than the popular ex-coach. - о - MISS M‘MURD0 IS NOW SERVING UNCLE SAM INSTEAD OF P. H. S. Although P. H. S. hates to think of school without her, all of te upperclassmen are happy , over the good fortune of Miss Ellen McMurdo, the ex-official sunbeam of Pasadena High, who has gone to Washington on government service. She was the one person out of a thousand who could type¬ write a letter, take care of a telephone exchange, answer six¬ teen foolish questions, accept found articles, restore lost ones, and present a brilliant and cheer-giving smile, all -at one and the same time. P. H. S .are sorry to see her go, but — lucky Uncle Sam. SOPHLETS °MEET AND ELECT DESTINY GUIDERS Turbulent Session Ends in Political Melee Where Tammany Triumphs The Sophomore class meeting held on October 2, was conducted in the usual unorderly manner prevalent among lower classmen. In fact Prin¬ cipal Wilson was forced to call a halt and the meeting was adjourned for the Wednesday following. The second meeting was called to order by the retiring president, Mr. Boltenhouse. A good attendance was urged for the “Tabernacle Excursion” on Friday, October 5th. After the usual formalities of nomination and voting, the meeting adjourned. The returns were as follows: presi¬ dent, Charles Pierpont; vice-president, Miss Crowell; treasurer, Miss White; and secretary, Miss White. Miss Lane continues as faculty supervisor. This makes an executive body that will aid in making this a successful year for the class of ’20. DE SILVA IS ELECTED p SENIOR CLASS IT H. S. ROOTERS HIT SAWDUST TRAIL Ted De Silva, Marjorie Test, Lulu Brown, Howard Wilson Elected Rev. Billy Sunday Greeted by 150 Pasadena Con¬ verts to Cause Big Year Ahead of Upper Classmen With Popular Students in Office ROOTERS DELIGHTED With Frederick De Silva, Marjorie Test, Lulu Brown, and Howard Wilson filling the executive offices, the Class of 1918 has the outlook for one of the best Senior Classes in the history of P. H. S. The meeting was called Wednesday morning with ex-president Robert Shlaudaman presiding, and every Senior in the school present. Atten¬ tion was called to the election of the officers and nominations immediately were made. Those nominated for of¬ fice were: president, Caleb Elliot, Fred De Silva, and Fred Cohen; vice-presi¬ dent, Marjorie Test; secretary, Harold Hart, Franklin Wright, and Lulu Brown; treasurer, Howard Wilson and Earl Jardine. Owin to the popularity of Marjorie Test she was elected vice- president unanimously. Frederick De Silva was elected president. De Silva is an all-around fellow, socially, athleticaly, and inde¬ pendently as treasurer of his class he handled money-matters capably and efficiently. Besides having been on various committees in the past, De Silva is making good on the football field. Marjorie Test and Lulu Brown, hav¬ ing been on committees, have always shown a keen interest in their class and are now as hard workers. Miss Test is on the society staff of the Chronicle this year. Last but not least is treasurer Howard Wilson. Chairman of the committee that selected the sweaters of his class he showed his business ability by getting fine sweaters at a good price. Heres to the class of ’18! May it be successful in its many undertak¬ ings. JUNIOR Ж MEETS TO ELECT 1917-18 OEEICERS Democratic Officials Put in Power by Third Year Classmen Exhibiting more interest and en- thusiam than it was ever before sup¬ posed to possess, the Junior Class held its first meeting on Wednesday. Be¬ cause of the absence of the president Bob Allen, vice-president, George Sher¬ wood, presided. The main purpose of the meeting was to elect the oflicers and the faculty advisor for the coming year. The election was snappy and business-like from beginning to end. Those nominated for office were as follows: President, George Sherwood, Bennett Peutbaugh, Brooks Gifford and Dean Ireland; vice-president, Clifford Boorey, Lucile Wallace, Wilma McNeil and Dorothy Vance; secretary, Esther Brown and Eliza¬ beth Russell; treasurer, Elliott Rhodes, Bernice Bidwell, Louis Min¬ sky and Vincent Smith. The results of the election were: president, Bennett Puderbaugh; vice- president, Lucile Wallace; secretary, Esther Brown, treasurer; Louis Min¬ sky. Before the meeting adjourned Mr. Sherwood urged all members who had not joined the Student Body and sub¬ scribed to the Chronicle to do so at once. - о - U. S. C. — The mapping out and sur¬ veying of a system of trenches, along the latest lines in use in Europe, is to be one of the means whereby students in engineering are to get a little mili¬ tary knowledge this fall. Pasadena Delegation Out- yells Other Schools and Returns Happy Last Friday night the Pasadena Stu¬ dent Body turned out in one grand crowd to hear Billy Sunday. This makes the second High School rally in two weeks. Five hundred went over on the Pacific Electric Special, and about fifty in machines. Practically all of the outlaying schools were pres¬ ent with their yell leaders. Some of the schools were South Pasadena, Venice, Long Beach, Pomona, Glen¬ dale, Hollywood, Azusa, Compton, etc. Pasadena drowned out the rest of the schools in yelling, with Kellogg Krebs as their leader. From the number of pompoms and the display of school colors, the Pasadena bunch could easi¬ ly be distinguished from the others. The yells were snappy and full of pep, especially so when Rody called upon all the High Schools to stand and give their individual yells at the same time. The noise was enough to raise the rof which perhaps it did. The Marshalltown residents were en¬ couraged by the yelling to display some pep also; so they sang their home town song to the tune of “Maryland, My Maryland.” This so pleased Billy and Rody that they pronounced them too high toned for the rest of the crowd. The song service was enjoyed by all especially ‘“B’righten the Carner Where You Are.” Billy’s first words were in praise of te pep sirit, and ginger found in High School Students. After his opening speech, his audience was guaranteed. Not even a whisper was heard in the vast auditorium when the sermon commenced. The magni- tism and personality of the man were manifest after his opening phrases. Even the most silly, and inattentive Freshmen were brought to a state of seriousness by his power. His talk was on the power of re¬ ligion to elevate man. Although there were many amusing examples brought forth to illustrate points, on the whole the sermon was of a serious nature. And when the call came at the end of his wonderful address, five hundred and fourteen students “hit the trail.” TINY FRESHiES MAKE ATTEMPT AT ELECTION What a pity everyone could not at¬ tend the Freshmen election, which in size, noise, and comparative impor¬ tance, easily led all similar gatherings. What seemed to be a vertable chaos of restless bewildered little folks was soon converted into a moderately calm, law-abiding assemblage by the tact and infinite patience of Marian Gibbs, Commissioner of Public Wel¬ fare. Each nomination brought forth a storm of deafening but well meant applause, and the odd mistakes made in parliamentry law reduced the few fortunate spectators to tears. At last the ballots were handed in and as each office had at least four nominees, ’the counting of the votes consumed a full hour. The final re¬ sults showed the wisdom of the Fresh¬ es in selecting the following officers; President — Harold Wood. Vice-president — Helen Hookaway. Secretary — Grace Hawks. Treasurer — Harold Minsky.